I can feel myself finding my new rhythm, getting into the groove of motherhood & creative entrepreneurship. It feels reminiscent of how I craft a playlist, an experience that has shifted dramatically.

I used to have time & energy to devote to curating songs that flowed together & felt cohesive, following a clear path forward. Similarly, when I had a project (& oh, did I always have many on the go), I used to love a good schedule, structuring my days & powering through tasks like there was no tomorrow.

Having a baby has changed all of that.

Now, my primary concern is: “Does this make my heart feel full”? Like this playlist, which may seem discombobulated & random, each song is connected by how it’s woven with memory & meaning. Whether it’s Celeste shaking her rattle in time to the beat while Isaac & I dance around the kitchen cooking, our first road trip to the mountains, or a song Shazammed while watching movies at 3 am because C would only sleep if one of us held her, every song is dear to me in some way. It might not be perfect or make sense to anyone else, but it fills my heart with pleasure & that’s what matters most to me.

That’s how I’ve decided to choose what steps to take with Flopsy Life, folding it into my life as a Mother. Asking myself with each opportunity: Does this feel meaningful? Will it make my life richer? Is this how I want my daughter to remember her childhood, how I’ll recall my life when looking back? How does this feel in my body? It’s all very 10 of Pentacles / Ace of Wands energy.

My life may look (& honestly, often feels) like I’m making it up from moment to moment with no clear plan. I’m certain I’m making mistakes but I know I’m also learning from them. I have fewer projects & get through fewer tasks, but my days feel fuller. My priorities have shifted to focusing on nurturing this sweet soul, & I’m not sure where this business is heading other than making decisions that feel good in my bones & building a legacy I’m proud of. The only clear path forward I see is making the most of this beautiful life, infusing moments with meaning.

And that, my dear, is the perfect example of what it means to live a Flopsy Life.

PS: The Shop is once again open, & I’ll be at both weekends of Market Collective on June 7-9 & 14-16 if you’d like to swing by & say hi!